Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 202

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

bent . . . . .. B . Require repair or replacement

of bent part.

Attaching hardware

broken . . . . A . Require replacement of broken

part.

Attaching hardware

corroded, affecting

structural integrity .. A .. Require replacement of corroded

part.

Attaching hardware

incorrect . . . . A . . ... Require replacement of

incorrect part.

Attaching hardware

loose . . . . . A . Require repair or replacement

of loose part.

Attaching hardware

missing . . . ... C ... Require replacement of missing

part.

Attaching hardware

threads damaged . ... A . Require repair or replacement

of part with damaged threads.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

(threads missing) . . A . .. Require replacement of part

with stripped threads.

Broken (all springs

except secondary

leave(s) on multi-leaf

springs) . . . .. A . . . . Require replacement.

Coil clash . . . . .. .. (1) Require ride height check.

Coil spring insulator

deteriorated . . .. 2 . . ... Suggest replacement of

insulator.

Coil spring insulator

missing . . . ... 2 . . ... Suggest replacement of

insulator.

Coil spring insulator

split . . . . . 2 . . ... Suggest replacement of

insulator.

Coil spring plastic

coating deteriorated -

rust present . . .. A . .. (2) Refer to manufacturer’s

service requirements.

Composite spring

damaged . . . ... .. . . .. ( 3) Further inspection

required.

Cracked (all springs

except composite leaf and

secondary leave(s) on

multi-leaf springs) ... A . . . . Require replacement.

Installed incorrectly .. B . . . . .. Require repair.

Leaf spring insulators

missing . . . ... 2 . . ... Suggest replacement of

insulators.

Secondary leaf on multi-

leaf spring broken . 1 . Suggest repair or replacement

Secondary leaf on multi-

leaf spring cracked ... 1 . Suggest repair or replacement

Torsion bar

adjuster bent . . . A . . . ( 4) Require repair or

replacement of adjuster.

Torsion bar adjuster

seized . . . . A . (4) Require repair or replacement

of adjuster.

Torsion bar adjuster

threads damaged . ... A . (4) Require repair or replacement

of part with damaged threads.

Torsion bar adjuster

threads stripped

(threads missing) . . A . .. Require replacement of part

with stripped threads.

Vehicle suspension height

not within OEM

specifications . . B . . . Require adjustment or

replacement.

(1) - If vehicle is within manufacturer’s height

specifications, no service is suggested or required.

(2) - Some manufacturers require replacement under these

conditions.

(3) - Check vehicle ride height. If ride height is OK, no

service is suggested or required.

(4) - Only required if ride height needs to be adjusted.

STEEL POWER STEERING LINES

CAUTION: When replacing steel power steering lines, be sure to use

a replacement product that meets or exceeds OEM design

specifications.

STEEL POWER STEERING LINE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

bent . . . . ... B ... Require repair or replacement

of bent part.

Attaching hardware

broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken

part.

Attaching hardware

loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of loose part.

Attaching hardware

missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing

part.

Attaching hardware

threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of part with damaged threads.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part

with stripped threads.

Blocked . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Fitting incorrect

(such as compression

fitting) . . . ... B . . . Require replacement.

Flare type incorrect . B . . ... Required replacement.

Leaking . . . . . A . . ... Require tightening or

replacement.

Line type incorrect . . B . . . Require replacement.

Restricted . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Routed incorrectly . .. B . . Require routing correction.

Rust-pitted . . . 1 . . . Suggest replacement.

Rust pitted, affecting

structural integrity .. A . . . Require replacement.

STEERING ARMS

STEERING ARM INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

bent . . . . ... B ... Require repair or replacement

of bent part.

Attaching hardware

broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken

part.

Attaching hardware

incorrect . . . .. A . . .. Require replacement of

incorrect part.

Attaching hardware

loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of loose part.

Attaching hardware

missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing

part.

Attaching hardware

threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of part with damaged threads.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part

with stripped threads.

Bent . . . . . B . . . Require replacement.

Broken . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Taper hole elongated . A . . (1) Require replacement.

Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Threads stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

(1) - Check for damaged stud.

STEERING DAMPERS

The following procedures are only required if the vehicle was

originally equipped from the factory with a steering damper. If the

steering damper is an add-on unit, then the unit may be removed

instead of repairing or replacing.

STEERING DAMPER INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement

of bent part, if available;

otherwise, replace steering

damper.

Attaching hardware

broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken

part, if available; otherwise,

replace steering damper.

Attaching hardware

corroded, affecting

structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded

part, if available; otherwise,

replace steering damper.

Attaching hardware

incorrect . . . .. A . . .. Require replacement of

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace steering

damper.

Attaching hardware

loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace steering

damper.

Attaching hardware

missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing

part, if available; otherwise,

replace steering damper.

Attaching hardware

threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace steering damper.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

steering damper.

Binding . . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Damper body dented . .. A . . .. ( 1) Further inspection

required.

Damper body punctured ... A . . . Require replacement.

Damping (none) . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Dust boot (bellows)

missing . . . . 2 . . . ( 2) Suggest replacement

of boot.

Dust boot (bellows)

split . . . . .. 2 . . . ( 2) Suggest replacement

of boot.

Dust shield broken . .. 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.

Dust shield missing . . 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.

Leaking oil, enough for

fluid to be running

down the body . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Loose . . . . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Noise . . . . ... 2 . . .. ( 3) Further inspection

required.

Piston rod bent . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Piston rod broken . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Piston rod has surface

defect . . . . . 2 . . . Suggest replacement.

Piston rod threads

stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Piston rod threads

damaged . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Seized . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

(1) - Require replacement of units where dents restrict damper